Fertility Foods for Men!!

Oysters: There’s a reason these slimy suckers are known as aphrodisiacs. Oysters contain more zinc per serving than any other food, and foods high in zinc may help with male fertility by increasing semen volume and sperm motility. If your guy simply doesn't do oysters, he can also find zinc (though not quite as much of it) in fertility foods such as beef, poultry, dairy, nuts, eggs, whole grains and beans. Or he can get zinc from a daily multivitamin, which is a good idea for him to take anyway to make sure he and his little swimmers are as healthy as can be.

Fruits and vegetables: The antioxidants found in fruits and veggies (like dried fruits, cranberries and collard greens) may help protect sperm from cellular damage and keep them strong and speedy — just what they need to race through the fallopian tubes and fertilize your egg. Meanwhile, vitamins E and C may slightly increase sperm count and movement. Find vitamin E in nuts, seeds and vegetable oils; get C in orange juice, tomatoes, grapefruit and broccoli, among other foods. Leafy greens, beans and many fruits are high in folic acid — a B vitamin with antioxidant properties that may help keep sperm free of chromosomal abnormalities. If you’re looking for one power veggie to make a staple in your sweetie’s diet, serve up a sweet potato: It’s packed with all of the nutrients above — vitamins C, E and folate.

Pomegranate juice: Another powerful player in antioxidant circles is the pomegranate. According to research in mice, pomegranate juice can boost sperm quality.

Pumpkin seeds: These seeds contain a hefty dose of zinc, which (as stated above) may help improve sperm quality, along with omega-3 fatty acids, which may have the same effect. Looking for other ways to stock up on omega-3s? Try flaxseed, almonds or fatty fish like salmon and sardines.